Paid Growing Trainee position at Sutton Community Farm

Organic Growers Alliance is hiring a Paid Growing Trainee for Sutton Community Farm in Greater London. This position involves working 3 days a week for 17 months, focusing on developing skills in agroecological farming. The farm is community-owned and engages over 70 volunteers weekly. The role is suited for those aspiring to manage food growing spaces in the future, with no specific degree required.
Sutton Community Farm is London’s only community-owned fruit and veg farm. We grow over 40 types of fruit and veg, and run an online farm shop that delivers fresh food to people’s homes across the city. Over 70 volunteers come to the farm each week, with volunteers being involved in all areas of farm activities.

We are hiring a Growing Trainee to work with us 3 days a week starting as soon as possible (June or early July) and this paid position runs for 17 months until November 2023. The purpose of the traineeship is to develop a skilled production manager in agroecological farming. It is ideal for someone who has the ambition to manage a food growing space in the future.
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